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The Mansion

213 Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Highway, | Aladeniya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

This hotel was supposed to be closed due to the after festival period when we were traveling through Sri Lanka, but as we were only staying in the country for 3 nights and 4 days i insisted for us to be able to stay at the Mansion. Just to please us, they opened it just for us two leaving some... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This is a ok hotel but definitely they most do so much to ring this property to real real standards since it is lacking proper maintenance and a good chef . since when you in a isolated area you must have a really a good chef to make your meal so flavored butt this resort is lacking that and sleep... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This beautiful colonial style mansion situated 20 min drive from Kandy. it seems to be a house of a wealthy tea producer! this place is surrounded by trees, paddy fields , fruit trees, etc. It's so specious, its like living in a palace. you dont feel its a hotel. On our arrival, we were placed in a small room without... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

If you are looking for cutting edge, state of the art then don't choose this hotel! It is true local style and if you are lucky enough to be there while others are out, then you are treated to a feel of what it might be like to have your own Mansion! We stayed there last summer - I know,... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We spent the last night of our third visit to Sri Lanka at The Mansion and booked due to the good rating from this site. Our experience did not live up to expectations and in no way reflected what we have grown to love about the Sri Lankan experience. The house itself is old and some of the furniture adds... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We stayed here based on some of the reviews we read here. Unfortunately whilst the mansion is indeed a mansion, it is in much need of some TLC. There are beautiful colonial features but it is all covered in a layer of dust and the paint is peeling from the walls. The staff do try but the huge mansion feels... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The Mansion is a great place to stay for those who like to experience authentic Sri Lanka and time travel into the old colonial period. One day we had the whole mansion to ourselves which was a very special feeling. The building, the furniture, the gardens and paddy fields create a perfect setting to chill out and relax after exploring... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This hotel is amazing. The building itself is true Sri Lankan country house - white stucco, wooden floors, high ceilings, grand staircases and opulent public spaces. The rooms are large, quirky , grand and with the style of a bygone age. One of our rooms had tea making facilities but the other didn't so inconsistencies. This isn't 5 star although... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed at this hotel as part of our tour of Sri Lanka and we received a very warm welcome from the staff and enjoyed our 2 nights stay there very much. As other reviewers have stated it is an old property which has been restored lovingly and back to its original state without losing its charm and beautiful setting.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

What can I say? My wife and I loved this hotel. The staff who worked there were extremely friendly and helpful, and the costs involved were really very small, especially when compared to other places we have stayed in in Sri Lanka. It must be said, however, The Mansion is a 30 minute Tuk Tuk ride from Kandy which could... More

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Also Known As:
The Mansion Hotel
The Mansion Hotel Kandy
Address: 213 Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Highway, | Aladeniya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
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Region: Sri Lanka > Central Province > Kandy District > Kandy
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Kandy
#3 Family Hotels in Kandy
Price range (per night): S$49 - 94
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Mansion was built in the 1920s by Punchi Banda Nugawela, Diyawadana Nilame, of the "Temple of The Tooth' in Kandy. He was a chieftain in Kandy who was believed to have lived a lavish lifestyle during the early 20th century. The designer of this architectural masterpiece is fully European and the architect still remains a mystery. In 1999 Mr. Rathnapala Marawanagoda, the last resident, decided to convert the villa into a hotel. ... more   less 
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